Bikepacking the Hume & Hovell (Video)

Last month, Chris Russell and Nathan Ferguson mapped a bikepacking route loosely following the Hume and Hovell Track. Their 400-kilometer ride passed through some of the most stunning landscapes of New South Wales, Australia, and they recently released an impressive 34-minute video documenting their travels. Watch it here…

Words by Chris Russell, photos and video by Dean Johnson and Pat Ryan

Our epic Hume and Hovell-inspired bikepacking adventure from Yass to Albury was a thrilling 400-kilometre journey through some of the most stunning landscapes in New South Wales. Throughout our six-day ride, we encountered diverse terrain and beautiful vistas, from the singletrack along Blowering Dam to the fast and rough descent into Tumbarumba. Highlights included the climb up Snubba Road with its spectacular views and the scenic final leg into Albury, crossing Lake Hume via the Wymah Ferry. Despite a few challenges, like muddy trails and rain, the trip was a success and the perfect adventure.

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The Hume and Hovell is a multi-day hiking track inspired by the historic expedition of explorers Hamilton Hume and William Hovell in 1824, 200 years ago! The track traverses from Yass to Albury through a mix of private farmland, state forests, and national parks. It’s important to note that cycling on the track within private farmland and national parks is strictly prohibited. As such, I meticulously planned a bikepacking route to avoid these restricted sections and instead utilized the rideable fire trails and sealed roads. Our route also took advantage of the campsites established along the Hume and Hovell Walking Track, providing convenient spots and limited facilities for each camping night.

The walking track route bypasses the towns of Tumut and Tumbarumba. However, by cycling, we could use these towns for accommodation and resupply. Our trip covered 401.54 kilometres with a total elevation gain of approximately 6,767 metres and descent of around 8,365 metres over six days. This route offers something for everyone, making it an unforgettable experience for those considering the Hume and Hovel as a bikepacking route.

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Yass to Albury via the Hume & Hovell Route

See the route we followed below, and head over to TomsOutdoors.com for a detailed day-by-day recap of our ride.

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